Model of a Lifting Screw c. 1857

This wooden model, created by the Dutch shipyard Nederlandsche Stoomboot Maatschappij Fijenoord around 1857, showcases a lifting screw. This intricate design is a detailed representation of a crucial component used in steamships of the era. The model's meticulous craftsmanship emphasizes the importance of engineering and its role in maritime innovation during the 19th century.